Group Therapy at ASK Psychology

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CoMET Group Therapy: Compassion-Oriented & Mindfulness-Based Exposure Therapy

CoMET is an evidence-based group therapy program rooted in trauma-informed care, specifically designed to support individuals experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSD). 

This structured 8-week group program includes weekly, 2-hour sessions that emphasize the development of practical, mindfulness-based therapy and compassion-focused emotion regulation strategies. 

Program Highlights: 

Practical Tools: Gain effective skills to manage trauma symptoms, transition out of 'survival mode,' and cultivate lasting wellbeing. 

No Active Processing: The CoMET group therapy model prioritizes skill-building over the active processing of past traumatic events. 

Privacy First: Participants are not required to share personal histories, ensuring a comfortable experience. 

Intimate Experience: To foster a safe and supportive community environment, the group size is limited to 4–8 participants.

Links to research & articles related to CoMET Group Therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma therapy: 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpp.2929

https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/eight-weeks-to-stress-less  

https://mforum.com.au/eight-weeks-to-less-stress/

Step 1: Initial Assessment Following your referral, we conduct an initial psychological assessment to determine if the CoMET group therapy program is the best fit for your needs. If the group is not suitable, we continue to offer individual trauma therapy with one of our clinicians. 

Step 2: Commencing the CoMET Group Therapy Program If you are identified as a suitable candidate, you will be invited to join the upcoming CoMET group therapy program, which incorporates mindfulness-based therapy techniques. 

Next Intake: Scheduled for October – November 2026.

Dates: Every Monday from Mon 12 October 2026 - Mon 30 November 2026

Time: 3.30 - 5.30 PM

Venue: Blue Gum Community Centre (Meeting Room)

33 Moolyeen Road, Brentwood 6153

Join us for CoMET Group Therapy sessions focused on mindfulness-based therapy and trauma therapy. For directions, check Google Maps.

50-min Initial Assessment Session:

Fee for Initial Assessment Session - $250

Medicare rebate available

8-weeks CoMET Group Therapy Program:

Fee for Each Group Session (2 hours) - $175.

Clients are required to pay upfront for 4 sessions (i.e., 4 x $175) and then the remainder of the 4 sessions' payment at mid-program.

Medicare Rebate - $70.05 each group session; processed after each session.

Out of pocket Expense (for each 2-hour mindfulness-based therapy group session) - $104.95.

This fee includes a physical workbook for each session packed with resources, exercises, and take-home strategies that support trauma therapy, allowing clients to continue their progress even after group.

Tea/Coffee provided.

Self-referral: You may simply contact us to express your interest in CoMET Group Therapy and to make a booking.

Private Health: To claim private health rebates for our mindfulness-based therapy services, kindly reach out to your insurance provider to confirm your cover and rebate details.

GP Referral: You may obtain a referral from your GP. This pathway is required if you are seeking access to Medicare Rebates for trauma therapy (Please see below).

Medicare rebates are available for the CoMET Group Therapy program. To ensure you receive your rebate, please provide your GP with the following referral details.

Required Referral Wording:

To be eligible, your GP must provide a Mental Health Treatment Plan with a referral specifically for:

"One individual intake/assessment session and 8 sessions of long-duration group psychological therapy (Medicare Item 80024) including mindfulness-based therapy and trauma therapy."

Important Medicare Benefits Information:

Separate Allocation: Under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, you can access up to 10 group therapy sessions, including CoMET Group Therapy, per calendar year in addition to your 10 individual sessions.

Dual Support: Participating in CoMET does not affect your ability to see your regular therapist. You can receive a Medicare rebate for both individual counselling and group therapy, including mindfulness-based therapy and trauma therapy, in the same year.

Continued Access: If you have already used your 10 individual sessions for the year, this program provides a pathway to continue accessing rebated psychological support.

See below for a GP Referral Cheat Sheet.